On the meat content of Portunus pelagicus with some
Observations on lunar periodicity in relation to
Abundance, weight and moulting

Ameer Hamsa, K M S
(1978)
On the meat content of Portunus pelagicus with some
Observations on lunar periodicity in relation to
Abundance, weight and moulting.
Indian Journal of Fisheries, 25 (1&2).
pp. 165-170.

Abstract

Study shows that the male orabs of Portunus pelagicus contain more meat
than feamles. Crab catches were relatively good during the new moon phase than
during the full moon phase. The variation in the weight of P. pelagicus during the
two moon phases is much less. The recently-moulted crabs in the commercial catches
were relatively more during the new moon phase than in full moon period.